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June 27, 2024 1:38 pm ET
The 2024 NFL season is right around the corner, so it’s a good time to take a look at how the best players in the league stack up against one another.
Quarterback is easily the game’s most important position, and this current era of signal-callers is filled with superstars who are must-see TV when they’re on the field. Now that the Tom Brady era has officially ended, it’s time for the next generation to take the torch and carve their own history on the gridiron as the best in the game.
It’s not an easy task to rank the top quarterbacks in the league heading into the 2024 season, but that’s exactly what we’re gonna try to do here, so here’s how we stack the top 32 passers in the NFL right now:
32. Gardner Minshew, Raiders
HENDERSON, NEVADA – JUNE 04: Quarterback Gardner Minshew #15 of the Las Vegas Raiders attends a news conference after an OTA offseason workout at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center on June 04, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
31. Justin Fields, Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 6: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
30. Sam Darnold, Vikings
EAGAN, MINNESOTA – JUNE 04: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws the ball during Minnesota Vikings mandatory minicamp at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center on June 04, 2024 in Eagan, Minnesota.(Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
29. Daniel Jones, Giants
Sep 15, 2019; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts on the sidelines during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
28. Will Levis, Titans
Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) gestures to the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 20-16. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
27. Drake Maye, Patriots
Jun 12, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) and quarterback Jacob y Brissett (14) throw passes at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
26. Bryce Young, Panthers
Dec 3, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Markees Watts (58) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
25. Deshaun Watson, Browns
JACKSONVILLE, FL – AUGUST 12: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on August 12, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
24. Derek Carr, Saints
Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) runs past Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Yaya Diaby (0) during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
23. Jayden Daniels, Commanders
Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels poses after being selected by the Washington Commanders as the No. 2 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
22. Russell Wilson, Steelers
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 6: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers works out during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
21. Anthony Richardson, Colts
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) passes during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
20. Caleb Williams, Bears
Jun 5, 2024; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes the ball during the team’s minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
19. Kyler Murray, Cardinals
Cardinals’ Kyler Murray (1) warms up with teammates before a game against the Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Dec. 20, 2020.
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18. Kirk Cousins, Falcons
Jun 3, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) shown in action on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
17. Geno Smith, Seahawks
Jan 14, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) makes a throw in the second quarter of a wild card game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
16. Baker Mayfield, Bucs
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 22: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts to a play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
15. Jared Goff, Lions
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 24: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions scrambles against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
14. Brock Purdy, 49ers
Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
13. Jordan Love, Packers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game on Sunday, January, 1, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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12. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 12: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins throws a pass during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
11. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
Aug 29, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) rolls out to throw a pass in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
10. Jalen Hurts, Eagles
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) defends during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
9. Matthew Stafford, Rams
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams drops back to pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at Lumen Field on October 07, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
8. Aaron Rodgers, Jets
Apr 26, 2023; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (left) and owner Woody Johnson pose for a photo during the introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports
7. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 09: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 09, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
6. Justin Herbert, Chargers
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at SoFi Stadium on October 4, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
5. C.J. Stroud, Texans
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) at the line in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
4. Josh Allen, Bills
Jan 3, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
3. Joe Burrow, Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) drops back in the pocket in the first quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.
2. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
Sep 13, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 29: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass in the second quarter during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)